IRCC has special measures for some students, workers, and visitors directly affected by natural disasters in Canada from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028. This can matter for people who missed a deadline, need to extend or restore temporary resident status, or are trying to understand whether special measures apply to their situation. Because restoration is deadline-sensitive, this topic needs careful discussion. The important point is that special measures are not a general solution for everyone with an expired status. A person needs to check whether they were directly affected, what status they held, what deadline was missed, where they are now, and what IRCC’s current instructions require. The page also distinguishes between renewing visitor status with a visitor record and other temporary resident situations. Questions for discussion: Was the person directly affected by a listed natural disaster? What temporary status did they hold before expiry? When did it expire? Did they remain in Canada? Did they work or study after expiry? Are they applying to restore status, extend status, or replace a document? What evidence shows the disaster affected their ability to act on time? If replying, include status type, province, key dates, and the general way the disaster affected the timeline. Please do not post refusal letters, UCI, passport pages, medical records, or private account screenshots. Because restoration deadlines can be serious, consider checking official requirements or speaking with a qualified professional. Official source to check: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/special-measures/emergencies-canada/disasters-2026-2028.html This is a community discussion starter, not legal advice. Please check official requirements or speak with a qualified professional when needed.